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Ribnik Dobje is a small pond in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, southeast of Ljubljana. It is a quiet spot to stop by the water and look out over the surrounding countryside. Expect a short, easy stroll rather than a hike, and it fits well into a day spent exploring the hills and villages of the area.
Ribnik Boštanj is a small pond in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia. It is a quiet spot for a short stop, a stroll along the water and a look at the surrounding countryside. Expect an easy, level walk rather than a hike, and combine it with other places nearby.
Mali ribnik is a small pond in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, located south of Ljubljana. It is a quiet spot for a short stop by the water and a look at the surrounding landscape. Expect an easy, informal visit rather than a marked hiking destination, so it pairs well with other outings in the area.
Tivoli Pond is a small pond inside Tivoli Park, the large city park on the western edge of central Ljubljana. It makes an easy stop on a stroll through the park's tree-lined paths, with benches along the water. It lies within walking distance of the city centre in the Osrednjeslovenska region, so no car is needed.
Koseze Pond (Koseški bajer) is a small body of water in the Koseze district on the western edge of Ljubljana, in central Slovenia. It is a quiet spot for a short, easy walk around the shore, close to the city's residential neighbourhoods. It works well as a brief stop when combined with walks in the nearby green areas on Ljubljana's western side.
Jezero Strahomer is a small lake near the village of Strahomer in the Osrednjeslovenska region, on the southern edge of the Ljubljana Marsh south of Ljubljana. It makes a quiet stop for a short walk along the shore and a look at the surrounding countryside. It is an easy outing for a half-day trip from the capital.
Podpeško jezero is a small lake in the Osrednjeslovenska region, near the village of Podpeč at the southern edge of the Ljubljana Marshes. It is a quiet spot surrounded by wooded hills, suited to a short, easy walk around the shore. The lake lies a short drive south of Ljubljana.
Lake Zbilje is an artificial lake on the Sava River near the village of Zbilje, created by the dam of a hydroelectric power plant. Its calm water and wooded shoreline make it a common spot for an easy walk, rowing or a quiet stop by the water. It lies in central Slovenia, a short drive northwest of Ljubljana near Medvode.
Izvir Kamniške Bistrice is the source area of the Kamniška Bistrica river, where clear water collects in small pools at the foot of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps. It is a quiet stop for those who want to see a mountain river at its very beginning. The spring lies in the Osrednjeslovenska region, up the valley north of Kamnik, and is reached by a short, easy walk.
Lake Trboje is a reservoir on the Sava River in the Gorenjska region, formed behind the hydroelectric dam near the village of Trboje. Its quiet banks suit an easy walk or a spot of birdwatching. The lake lies a short drive from Kranj and Medvode.
Lake Palčje (Palško jezero) is an intermittent karst lake in the Primorsko-notranjska region, near the village of Palčje in the Pivka area. Depending on the season and rainfall, it can appear as open water or disappear entirely, leaving a grassy basin. It is a quiet spot for a short walk through the karst landscape, best visited after wet periods if you want to see it filled.
Lake Petelinje is an intermittent karst lake in the Primorsko-notranjska region, one of the seasonal lakes of the Pivka area that fill with water and then drain away again through the karst underground. Depending on the season and rainfall, visitors may find open water or a dry, grassy basin, which is what makes repeat visits worthwhile. It lies in the countryside near the town of Pivka and is best explored on an easy walk along field paths around the basin.
Bačko jezero is a small lake in the Primorsko-notranjska region of southwestern Slovenia. It is a quiet spot for a short stop in the karst countryside of inner Carniola, where surface water is relatively rare. The lake lies in the area south of Ilirska Bistrica, so it can be combined with other outings in that part of the region.
Black Lake (Črno jezero) is a small lake in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia, set in the forested Pohorje hills. Its dark water among the trees makes it a quiet stop for walkers exploring the area. Expect a forest walk on Pohorje trails rather than a developed lakeside site.
Jezero za Kalcem is an intermittent karst lake in the Primorsko-notranjska region of inner Slovenia, near Pivka. It appears when groundwater rises in wetter periods and can disappear entirely in dry spells, so what you find depends on the season. It is a quiet stop for those exploring the karst landscape of the Pivka area on foot.
Grofov bajer is a small pond in the Gorenjska region of north-western Slovenia. Its name means "the Count's pond", and it makes a quiet stop for a short walk or a rest by the water. It lies in the area between Radovljica and Bled, so it is easy to combine with other outings in the region.
Wild Lake (Divje jezero) is a small lake fed by a karst spring that rises from a deep underwater shaft at the foot of a steep forested cliff. After heavy rain the water can surge up and spill into the short Jezernica stream, one of the shortest rivers in Slovenia. It lies just outside Idrija in western Slovenia and is reached by an easy walk.
